Finding the Third Proportional to 275,430 and 591,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,430 and 591,036 is: 1,268,284.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,430 : 591,036 = 591,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,430/591,036 = 591,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,430x = 591,036 × 591,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,430x = 349,323,553,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,323,553,296/275,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,268,284.33
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